All Comment articles – Page 16
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Stripped shows and indie deals prove factual firepower
The genre is showing its strength with a raft of indie acquisitions and some bold and punchy scheduling
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Confidence takes a hit as costs rise
‘The economic situation is having an impact on commissioners’ appetite for risk’
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Danny Brocklehurst: Think hard before bringing a real-life murder case to screen
Audiences love true crime, but film-makers need to consider its impact on the community involved, says Danny Brocklehurst
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Kate Bulkley: Economic uncertainty won’t put the brakes on M&A boom
Hunger for intellectual property will continue to drive acquisitions from strategic buyers in spite of rising debt costs, says Kate Bulkley
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Faraz Osman: What’s the alternative to Twitter?
Broadcasters and producers have few other ways to connect with audiences and get feedback on their shows, says Faraz Osman
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Life rights – a ‘mostly true’ story
Adapting a real-life narrative often means navigating a complex range of legal issues, says Nick Swimer
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Risk-taking is required to find next gen hits
Telly’s not rubbish says Andrew Newman, but it wouldn’t hurt if it got a bolder
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Tech updates offer a photo-real future for virtual production
Rob Chandler of Morden Wolf explains why Unreal Engine 5 and nVidia’s 4000 series graphic card will revolutionise virtual production
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COMMENT: The value of hands-on training for creative roles
Rachel Nicholson at Backstage Academy highlights the importance of a skills-based education
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BBC and C4 must fight for their future amid political turmoil
A grown-up debate is required – but will the circumstances allow for a nuanced and intelligent exchange?
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Top marks to Strictly for putting inclusivity at its core
The BBC1 show is leading by example, but now the rest of the industry should follow suit, says Fatima Salaria
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Talent shines bright in a record year
‘It is reassuring to know that for the stars of the future, talent and kindness are compatible attributes’
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Lorraine Heggessey: Documentary-makers are still pushing the boundaries
As the 50th Grierson Awards shows, the genre is in great shape, but fresh voices are needed if it is to continue to flourish, says Lorraine Heggessey
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Jules Hussey: why I quit producing
Ralph & Katie and Guilt producer sets out her reasons for focusing on fledgling indie Brazen
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Derek Drennan: retaining the best production management talent
Retaining production staff is a growing challenge, and will require a shift in employer approach
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Mipcom returns bigger and bolder
International editor John Elmes highlights which programmes are likely to make biggest splash in Cannes
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Netflix hastens ad-supported plan to take on Disney+
GlobalData, the new owner of Broadcast / MBI, expects budget-conscious consumers to embrace Basic with Ads tier
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Going for Broke: a tricky path from football to TV
Marvin Sordell on breaking the stigma of footballers being solely focused on the game & how life experiences can translate into fresh takes in TV
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The industry must protect its ability to collaborate across Europe
Director Alex Jacob argues European co-production is a brilliant experience - but Brexit is making it difficult
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Pitching shows in the US is a whole new ball game
I’ve had to quickly master new terminology and working practices in a country where the deal is king, says Roy Ackerman